Michael J Gerard

US Patent:

20070083523, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Oct 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/248353

Inventors:

Michael Gerard - Durango CO, US
Byron O'Dell - Highlands Ranch CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707010000

Abstract:

A procurement information system is provided. The system includes an electronic mail interface configured to receive an information request over a communication link, and to transfer over the communication link retrieved information relating to the information request. Also provided is a processor configured to process the information request to determine the retrieved information, and to retrieve the retrieved information from a database. The information request includes a price quote request for a first item unavailable for shipment at the time the information request is received. The retrieved information includes a price quote for a second item available for shipment at the time the information request is received.